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UK Pledges Earlier Mental Health Support

UK Pledges Earlier Mental Health Support

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The government pledged earlier mental health support for children, young people and adults without long waits for diagnosis, responding to Professor Peter Fonagy's independent review. Ministers said a forthcoming Mental Health Strategy will focus on prevention and needs-led help in schools and communities. The review found rising distress among young people while ADHD and autism prevalence appears stable. Officials will tighten ADHD and autism regulation.

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